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AdventureXRafting

Puako Boat Ramp, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, HI
808 937-7245
Ranked #2 of 10 tours in Waikoloa
5.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
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Calgary, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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We did the morning dolphin swim and snorkel. The boat is excellent and the crew is terrific. Be aware that this is a zodiac-type boat, but more comfortable than the Na Pali type boats on Kauai. We saw lots of dolphins and swam with 3 groups for short periods as they swam by. I think that it is unusual to... More

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Barrie, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012
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When we first went out on the whale-watching trip, we didn't see a peep of a whale. It looked like one of those unlucky days. But the cap and crew were optimistic and kept searching around -- eventually after the first hour we had gone very far from shore and caught up to some whales, then some more, then a... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012
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What can I say... Perfect. Off the beaten track so no crowds, lunchtime departure so an easy start to the day, great service and lots and lots of whales with excellent commentary. Small vessel which means everyone has a great seat, Yummy snacks provided and overall the best thing we did on the Big Island. Loved it. Please do it... More

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Syracuse, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

We went out for a morning of whale watching with Captain Casey on his boat, which leaves from Puako. The concierge at our hotel recommended this particular company over the larger ones, because Captain Casey is local, has a smaller boat, and she said it would be a more intimate experience. She was right! Casey was very knowledgeable, he made... More

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dallas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

We had a wonderful whale watching trip with an extremely warm and friendly crew. We'll definitely use this company again. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

There is no way to describe the feeling of seeing humpback whales and AdventureXRafting is the best way to experience it!!!! The crew is fun and extremely knowledgeable, the boat was comfortable and the snack were yummy. Best of all they know where to go to look for whales. More

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Waikoloa, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

We have been on many whale watches on the Kona Coast and AdventureXRafting is the best! As a photographer its great to have a Captain (Casey) who has a great understanding of photography and puts the boat in a position to capture a great image of the whales while minimizing harsh lighting conditions. The Zodiac type of boat and the... More

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New Mexico, USA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012
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We just returned from our 6th trip with Capt. Casey's Adventure X Rafting and look forward to many more. We've always been in Hawaii during whale season and I've been on several whale watching trips on this and other islands, but this has become the only one worth going back for. The boat is a zodiac-type craft, but nimble, fully... More

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Los Angeles, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011
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We loved adventure X. These guys are cool! We went to snorkel with dolphins and they REALLY know how to find these creatures. Within 20 minutes of our tour's start, we saw a whale and followed him (appropriately and respectfully) until, of his own accord, he swam right under our little boat and popped up the other side. it was... More

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Frederick, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2011
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First, Adventure X Rafting was highly recommended by the resort staff at the Hilton in Waikoloa. The directions were a little sketchy, and the little yellow boat was not quite what I expected. But from the moment we met the staff, Kim, Kelsey and Captain Casey, we felt like we were in good hands. My group included four adults, a... More

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